About This Listing

For some it’s the abundance of beaches, for some it’s the great values in vintage apartments, for some it’s the diversity and culture that comes from its location between two universities - come and find out what Roger's Park means for you!

WELCOME!
So, you are looking for a quiet and comfortable place to stay in Chicago… A place that’s spacious, yet personable and private… It would be great if it were conveniently connected to downtown via train and bus… Ideally, it should also be right on the beach, or a block or two away from it. It should be surrounded by a vibrant social scene, excellent restaurants, with a supermarket or a fresh foods market (preferably both) right around the corner, and a theater in the neighborhood. Oh, and it has to be reasonably priced – after all, you’re on a budget…

Then you’ve come to the right place!

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Welcome to one of the most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods in Chicago! Go ahead and explore our fine, ethnic restaurants, see a play in one of the two local theaters, or enjoy a movie at our local cinema. Go out for a pint at a great pub right around the corner, or enjoy some excellent Italian cuisine right next door to it. If you prefer to prepare your own meals explore our international fresh produce market or go for an old-fashioned grocery run at a local supermarket (both just a couple blocks away). You can also indulge in a plethora of supreme wines sold at our local winery or check out the diverse restaurant scene of the nearby city of Evanston.

If you are more of an outdoors person, walk 2 blocks East and you will hit the beach. And if you prefer the big city flair and chick, turn west to get to the Chicago’s Red Line stop, right around the corner. Hop on the “L” (elevated train) running non-stop 24/7 and you will be downtown in less than 40 minutes. In addition to taking you right through the trendy neighborhoods of Andersonville, Edgewater, and Lincoln Park, the Red Line runs right next to the Wrigley Field – the home of the Chicago Cubs. If you are more of a White Sox fan, stay on the train for a bit longer, until you reach the U.S. Cellular Field – the home of the 2005 World Series Champions. If public transit is not your cup of tea, feel free to take the scenic Lake Shore Drive straight to the heart of the Windy City. Just keep in mind that although the drive won’t take longer than 20 minutes, finding parking downtown could be time consuming. In contrast, finding convenient parking in Rogers Park is so easy you won’t believe you are in Chicago.

THE APARTMENT AND YOUR ROOM
It’s a spacious, clean, and quiet bedroom in a recently rehabbed condo located in one of the most colorful and vibrant neighborhoods of Chicago. The amenities include:

-A queen-sized bed (bedding provided)
-Although the bed fits two, I will be happy to accommodate additional two people on the large foldout couch in the living room.
-A spacious closet and a chest of drawers completely at your disposal. There is also some shelf space for your personal belongings, as well as a desk with a comfortable office chair.
-You get your own, completely private bathroom. I’m happy to provide the towels
-Although I don’t have cable, feel free to use the computer attached to the living room TV for Netflix, HULU and whatever else you need – just let me know.
-The is free Wi-Fi (let me know if you need the password)
-There is also a washer and a dryer, in case you’d like to do your laundry (please, let me know first)
-As far as the kitchen is concerned, feel free to use my appliances, kitchenware, cutlery etc. Feel free to use my fridge to store food.
-If you are a smoker, I kindly request that you indulge outside. Feel free to smoke on the fire escape staircase at the back of the building. Similarly, I would like to ask you to refrain from using any kinds of drugs while staying under my roof. Drinking alcohol is fine, as long as kept within reason.

YOU
By now you should have a pretty good idea about my place. While I really enjoy good company and welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds, I would like to know a bit about you before I invite you into my home. So tell me something about yourself. If your profile already has some information about you, that’s fantastic, and if not, why don’t you drop me a line or two. Thanks for reading and I look forward to hearing from you!

Guest Access

In addition to your room and a private bathroom, you're welcome to use the living room and the kitchen along with the available amenities.

Interaction with Guests

I really enjoy having people over, so I'll try to get to know you at least a little bit before you leave. At the same time, I'm also very respectful of my guests' privacy and the amount of private space they need.

The Neighborhood

For some it’s the abundance of beaches, for some it’s the great values in vintage apartments, for some it’s the diversity and culture that comes from its location between two universities - come and find out what Roger's Park means for you!

Getting around

Red Line (Jarvis Stop) right around the corner (less than 2 minutes away). The train runs 24/7 and takes about 35 minutes to reach downtown. In addition, there are a number of convenient bus connections from from Sheridan Road and the Howard Bus terminal.

- Be respectful and courteous of the host and his neighbors.
- Please, refrain from smoking indoors,
- Drugs are not allowed.
- Please, no pets.
- Please, take off your shoes when entering the house.
- In case of an emergency, please contact me so that I may help you out.
- Please, put the dishes into the dishwasher after you’ve used them.
- It's alright to watch the TV late at night, but please keep the volume down when others are asleep.
- Please, notify me of anything that you notice not working properly. While clean sheets and towels are provided for every guest, please let me know if you need them changed.
- Don’t be shy to suggest things that could be changed or improved. I really appreciate all feedback, positive or negative. It all helps me provide a better experience for the future guests.
- Alcohol is allowed (at times even encouraged) but only in moderation.
- Please, don’t bring unauthorized guests. If you would like to have people over, please let me know about it ahead of time (via email or written text). If your guests would like to spend the night, they will have to be added to the booking and charged accordingly.
- The living room and the kitchen are a common area, so please keep them neat and tidy for everyone.
- As much as I like sharing food with people, the price that I'm charging does not include it. If there is anything you see that you would like to eat, please ask first.

96 Reviews

My daughter and I enjoyed the stay on Simon's apartment. The area is very quiet, the place very clean and confortable. Simon is very nice person, he took care of every detail so we could feel like at home. Thanks Simon for yor hospitality! Gracias! Maria & Valeria

Staying here was a great experience! Simon was always responsive and really available to answer questions or just to chat. He made sure I knew where everything was and recommended some good local places to eat and shop. He's a super interesting and friendly guy. The place was exactly as pictured and I had more than enough space. Train and bus stations are close by, so getting around was easy. I wholeheartedly recommend staying here!

2nd time i stayed at Simons. He is the best host ive had over the 8 months of my travel. He provides everything you would need to have an enjoyable and relaxing stay. The house is beautiful and comfortable! the area is nice with shopping close by and a quick walk to the metro for downtown. Simon himself is the perfect host, he's knowledgable about the area of chicago and has plenty of advice on fun things to do around Chicago at any time of the year. He is also a well versed traveller so as a frequent AirBnB user it's always fun to meet people who have great stories to share about the world and who are also intrigued by your tales too. I walk away from staying at Simons with a friend which i think is the epitome of the AirBnB experience! Thanks mate!

Simon is a fantastic host in every respect and his apartment is wonderful. I chose this apt because of all the great reviews I saw on-line and I wholeheartedly add mine to the list. The space is clean, quiet, lovely decor, with a private bathroom, and just a couple of blocks from the El train.

About the Host, Simon

I walk the earth like Cain, but don't follow like Isaac, I wasn't born in a manger or in the backseat of a greyhound bus, though I've been on highway 41, not much there to speak of. I read 10 books 10 pages at a time and it takes me 10 months to finish one, but the bits and pieces make for an intricate mosaic. It's slowly getting out of control.